The answer to this question depends on whether you have a goal in mind for after you complete gap year. If your goal is to go to college, do you know what college you would like to attend? Do you know what major course of study you would like to pursue? If so, it would be beneficial for you to structure your gap year experience around what you are interested in pursuing during college or possibly after. If you have an interest in medicine or international relations, could you possibly arrange to work at a medical clinic in another country? Or, if your interest is in the arts, could you pursue an internship or other work/learning experience at a local arts organization? Through “connecting the dots” between high school, gap year, college, and beyond, you not only are keeping your sights on your future goals, but gaining valuable personal experiences that will ultimately be of great benefit along the way.
The possibilities are virtually unlimited. Many of the most valuable experiences combine independent study with actually doing work in the world that benefits others.
A gap year can be a valuable interlude between high school and college. This time often enables a student to discover more about him/herself, so that more informed choices may be made with regard to college and major options.
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A ‘gap year’ between high school and college is a wonderful opportunity to learn and contribute to the world in a meaningful way. Typically, students take this opportunity to perform community services in an underserved community or volunteer in a developing country. This experience will lend a new viewpoint to the classroom, enriching your education. Also, you can take the chance to travel and explore different cultures, languages, and traditions. Yet, here are some untraditional options: starting a business, leading a community initiative, or exploring a potential career path as an intern. Students are beginning to choose these paths. Several high school students are starting their own business immediately and a gap year is a great time to do so. Overall, you should not nothing during a gap year.
A gap year is a golden opportunity to explore one’s interests, grow up and learn to manage on one’s own. There is no one right way to spend a gap year. As I noted in another posting, for kids from countries that still require military service, this is a good time to meet this obligation. Travel or work are other good options. If a student has a particular non-academic interest this is a good time to explore it.
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